The Department of Computer Science at Bridgewater State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 2025. All specialties in Cybersecurity area will be considered, with primary consideration for software security, hardware security, cloud security, network security, or data security.

We are a mid-sized, cordial, collaborative, and innovative group of ten full-time faculty members. Our department prepares students for exciting careers and graduate school through high quality instruction in small classes and close collaboration between faculty members and students on projects. Our goal is to provide students with a strong foundation in the fields of computer science and cybersecurity, one that also promotes critical thinking and lifetime learning. The department is housed in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center, where faculty and staff work with students in electronics, robotics, and networking labs, with a new cyber range established to extend student learning. Bridgewater State University has hosted programming competitions and is starting to serve as a regional center for cybersecurity in Massachusetts.

Our department offers a Bachelor of Science in computer science, which is ABET accredited, and launched a new Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity and digital forensics in fall 2024, to meet a high regional demand. Our department also offers minors in computer science, computer engineering, and cybersecurity & digital forensics. In addition, we also offer a Master of Science in computer science.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching a variety of undergraduate- and master’s-level courses in cybersecurity and/or computer science, advising undergraduates and supervising MS students, participating in departmental curriculum development including ABET accreditation work, as well as engaging in ongoing scholarship and professional activity. The candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have an earned PhD in cybersecurity or a closely related STEM field such as computer science, information technology, applied math, computer engineering, or electrical engineering with a focus in cybersecurity by the August 31, 2025. Alternatively, applicants with an earned PhD in relevant fields are welcomed provided they have significant industry experience in software engineering or cybersecurity and a solid technical background.

We seek equity-minded applicants, who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. Candidates should demonstrate experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to improving access to higher education for minoritized groups. We welcome candidates to submit a diversity statement with their application to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising that enhances an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

While extremely strong candidates of all specialties will be considered, primary consideration will be given to those with specialties in software security, hardware security, cloud security, network security or data security.

Candidates who involve undergraduates in research and projects or do outreach to pre-college students are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

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